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Graphic of a Terminal from the PlayStation version of Shin Megami Tensei

Terminals, also referred to as "Space Transfer Device Terminal Computers"[a][1], are a recurring mechanic in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Overview

Terminals are used to save the game and teleport the player to different locations.

Mechanics by Game

Game Appearances

Kyūyaku Megami Tensei

The Kyūyaku Megami Tensei version of Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II features Terminal devices, replacing Checkman.

Shin Megami Tensei

Shin Megami Tensei II

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Main article: Amala Drum

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

The ancient terminals located all over the Schwarzwelt teleport the protagonist back to the Red Sprite.

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

Shin Megami Tensei V

Shin Megami Tensei V features Terminals modeled after Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne's amala drums. They function identically to the game's Leyline Founts, which perform the mechanics associated with Terminals.

Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Revelation

Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Devil Survivor 2

Trivia

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese ターミナル Tāminaru Terminal

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Notes

  1. Japanese: 空間移転装置 ターミナルコンピューターSpace Transfer Device Terminal Computers, Hepburn Kūkan iten sōchi tāminarukonpyūtā

References

  1. "A.D.199X 陸上自衛隊第1帥団32普通科連隊連隊長:“ゴトウ”一等陸佐 “空間移転装置 ターミナルコンピューター”開発に着手。“空間移転装置”の開発中の事故により“東京”に“悪魔”(異界の存在の象徴)が出現する。" 4Gamer. Published September 22, 2006. Retrieved February 22, 2024. https://www.4gamer.net/.